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🌱 Patch AM: How a new Cleveland Clinic center will reshape Brecksville’s Valor Acres

Coming up on the Brecksville Patch calendar: Highlights of the Metroparks with upcoming programs and events

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Hey there, Brecksville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new Cleveland Clinic center will reshape Brecksville's Valor Acres
  • What a new officer and traffic study mean for Brecksville schools, roads
  • How Brecksville dads are creating lifelong memories with their kids

Also on today's calendar: Highlights of the Metroparks with upcoming programs and events and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Planning commission approves new Cleveland Clinic outpatient facility (scriptype.com) — Brecksville's planning commission has approved a much larger Cleveland Clinic outpatient center at Valor Acres, bringing more than 100 new caregiver jobs and expanded specialty services by late 2027. The four-story facility will anchor the Miller Road and Innovation Parkway corner, alongside new fitness businesses and a planned police-fire safety station, despite some lingering concerns about reduced on-site parking.
   

2. CVCC to get school resource officer (scriptype.com) — Brecksville City Council has approved funding for a new school resource officer at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, ensuring every Brecksville-Broadview Heights school now has a dedicated officer on campus. Council also ordered an independent traffic study for the Valor Acres area to double-check whether future development will require new signals, turn lanes, or restriping on Brecksville and Miller roads.
   

3. Cuyahoga Valley chapter celebrates 100 years of Native Sons and Daughters (scriptype.com) — A long-running Cuyahoga Valley Native Sons and Daughters chapter is helping Brecksville dads build memories with their kids through campouts, rocket launches, bowling nights, and even sleepovers on a battleship. The group, serving Brecksville, Broadview Heights and Independence, recently marked the program's 100th anniversary and is inviting new families to join for year-round bonding activities and service projects.
   

4. Vivek Ramaswamy Spent Nearly $700,000 Leasing Private Jets for Campaign Events (clevescene.com) — A recent report notes that Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy used a private jet for a May 21 campaign stop in Brecksville, highlighting how frequently he's flown short in-state legs instead of driving. The piece details nearly $700,000 in jet leasing costs, questions about self-dealing with his own company, and criticism from opponents who say the spending is out of touch with everyday Ohioans.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 24
  • Freshman Fest
    Independence High School 6001 Archwood Road, Independence, OH 44131
    7:35 am
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Finance Committee Meeting →
    Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
    7:15 pm
  • Work Session →
    Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
    7:30 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • IHS Open House
    Independence High School 6001 Archwood Road, Independence, OH 44131
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • Community Garage Sale →
    Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
    9:00 am
  • Mayor's Court →
    Broadview Heights, OH Calendar, 9543 Broadview Road 2nd Floor, Broadview Heights
    1:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Friday Night Bites →
    Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
    4:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Garage Sale on the Greens →
    Broadview Heights, OH Calendar, 9543 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost And Found Pets
    Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and… (Nextdoor )
  • Orkin, Inc. posted a job opening for Commercial Pest Control Technician in Brecksville. Apply here.
  • Cleveland Metroparks posted a job opening for Golf Maintenance Worker - Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Brecksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brecksville here.

Ok Brecksville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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